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Redoing Tour B: Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

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Last week I was superbly stressed that I wanted to let go of work, disconnect, take a rest and do something out of my daily routine. I decided to go to El Nido and do Tour B. (Perks of living in Mainland Palawan I could travel to El Nido in a whim.) Since it was a spur of the moment decision I availed the tour solo.

Why Tour B?

The best island hopping tours in El Nido are Tour A and Tour C, these tours are action packed since you needed to swim to get inside Small Lagoon, Hidden Beach or Secret Beach. I want something relaxing where I could enjoy the view, feel the splash and just get my mind off things. Tour B was perfect since I could do the whole tour without swimming and just enjoy the beach.

Malugao Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

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Malugao Beach in El Nido, Palawan

It was the day after my lunch at Gawad Kalinga Lodge & Restaurant and I was bored (again) so I decided to try to visit the beach that one of the staff of the restaurant told me and if I’m lucky I would get to the airport of El Nido.

Notice the Cadlao Island on the pictures. 🙂

(10:27 AM) I started my way back from El Nido Corner then by the cementery, then going past some resorts.

The view of the town of El Nido from the path from El Nido Corner - Malugao Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

The view of the town of El Nido from the path from El Nido Corner

Getting around Guiuan, Eastern Samar

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This will serve as a Do-It-Yourself Travel Guide to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

First things first, before I show you around Guiuan let me take you there.

How to get to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

From Tacloban City, Leyte

There are Public Vans that goes to Guiuan from Tacloban City. They are Van-Vans and Duptours. Below are their details

Duptours

  • First Trip: 5:20 AM; Last Trip: 6:30 PM; Van leaves every hour even if it is not full.
  • Fare is 120 Pesos/person.
  • Travel Time is 3 hours.
  • Contact Number: (055) 523-8107

Van-Vans

  • First Trip: 5:30 AM; Last Trip: 5:00 PM; Van leaves every 30 mins even if it is not full.
  • Fare is 140 Pesos/person.
  • Travel Time is 3 hours
  • Contact Number: (053) 325-8293
Van headed to Guiuan, Eastern Samar at San Juanico Bridge

Van headed to Guiuan from Tacloban City

From Borongan, Eastern Samar

There are Jeepneys that goes to Guiuan from Borongan. This will also pass by the jumpoff of Divinubo Island and Minasangay Island. Below are the details

Beaches of Calicoan Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar

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After passing by the American Airport and Dumpao Beach in Guiuan, Eastern Samar our tricycle was now headed to Calicoan Island and its wonderful beaches.

Signage to Calicoan Island

“I do not know” Beach

I do not know Beach

I do not know Beach

I shall call this beach “I do not know” Beach since I do not know its name. I’ve tried asking around the people there what the beach is called but they do not know also.